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Engine spark plugs covered in oil

Discussion in 'Powertrain' started by Grinder, Jan 11, 2010.

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    Grinder Well-Known Member

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    spark plugs covered in oil

    So today i went to check my plugs and cyl 1,2,3 all had oil and heavy crusty carborn build up.cyl 4 just had normal soot.

    Ive researched it and it could be everything from worn cam cover seals to piston rings to valve stems.

    If its not the cam cover seals this is going to be an expensive problem.
    What are your thoughts i have a 4afe engine which has don 245,000km
    Grinder, Jan 11, 2010
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    DrunkSaru Unsuspecting Poo Flinger

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    valve cover gaskets
    DrunkSaru, Jan 11, 2010
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    KrypticKarma ~2001 Corrizm~

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    Yeah first i would start out with a new valve cover gasket. make sure it includes the little gaskets that go around the spark plug area under the valve cover. Felpro makes good gaskets I swear by them :)

    The yellow arrow shows the gaskets that go around the spark plug area. Thats where they usually leak if you pull a plug and see alot of oil.

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    KrypticKarma, Jan 11, 2010
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    JDMjody VVTLi > VTEC

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    i need extension to put mine in. wat the tq setting 01 corolla??
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    cheers ill try and get the parts this week
    Grinder, Jan 11, 2010
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    GSE21tuner Formerly rollatuner110. Representing AZLexus.club

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    I would change both the gasket and the rings.
    GSE21tuner, Jan 11, 2010
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